Occupation Details

The information in this section represents occupational characteristics
included in O*NET which defines key features of an occupation as
a standardized, measurable set of variables called "descriptors".
These distinguishing characteristics of an occupation are described
in greater detail in the O*NET
Content Model. All items are listed in descending order
of importance.

Examine whether the organization's objectives are reflected in its management activities, and whether employees understand the objectives.

Examine records and interview workers to ensure recording of transactions and compliance with laws and regulations.

Knowledge

Economics and Accounting - Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.

Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

Systems Evaluation - Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.

Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

Management of Personnel Resources - Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.

Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Negotiation - Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.

Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.

Abilities

Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Information Ordering - The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

Mathematical Reasoning - The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.

Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

Speech Recognition - The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

Number Facility - The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.

Category Flexibility - The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.

Perceptual Speed - The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes compa

Selective Attention - The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.

Flexibility of Closure - The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.

Fluency of Ideas - The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).

Scheduling Work and Activities - Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Coaching and Developing Others - Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Developing and Building Teams - Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization - Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others - Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

Job
Training

Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

Interests

Conventional - Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.

Enterprising - Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.

Investigative - Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.

Work Styles

Integrity - Job requires being honest and ethical.

Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.